Kiewit · 16 hours ago
Field HR Specialist
Kiewit is a leading infrastructure company specializing in construction and engineering projects across the United States. They are seeking a Field Operations HR Specialist to act as the primary HR contact for craft and staff employees, managing day-to-day HR activities on-site and collaborating with project teams to enhance the employee experience.
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Responsibilities
Know our employees – Educate and influence project leadership throughout various 1HR cycles – Wage, Bonus, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Stock
Conduit between projects and 1HR – provide feedback to COEs from the districts and help execute people needs
Mitigate people risk to projects – address performance issues, investigations, complaints, coaching, front line training, high touch to prevent people risk
Engage with employees on projects – execute training, gather feedback, share updates on districts behalf, understand the needs of the employees to drive retention
Crisis Management – Support leadership through workplace injuries/fatalities
Promote wellness programs – EAP, Benefits, Under the Hat, etc
Manage Craft employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management and evaluations, transfers, promotions, training and offboarding
Onsite compliance management, including 16 steps, project specific requirements and labor relations
Workforce planning, including peak hiring, staff shedding and org management
Participate in various 1HR meetings, Field HR Training Calls, Craft Services quarterly updates, and Project Recruiting Calls
Qualification
Required
Degree in Human Resources or related preferred
3-6 years of professional HR experience
Knowledge of various areas of human resources including benefits, employment, pay-related practices/process, and compensation
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, Shared Service / Center of Excellence office environment
High level of communication and customer service skills with stakeholders and leaders
Ability to be adaptable and flexible to various situations
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and individuals
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently or with a team
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include; Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
Familiarity with HRIS systems a plus
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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